Schedule & Fares

Please call 1-877-726-7245
for reservations.

The Texas State Railroad will be running a Steam Engine on its Piney Woods Steam Excursions out of Palestine, and a diesel on its Piney Woods Train Excursions departing from Rusk. Stay tuned to this web site and our Facebook page for updates.

Roundtrip excursions with one of our historic engines depart from the Palestine and Rusk depots at 11:00am and return at 3:30pm. The trip is 1 ½ hours each way with 1 ½ hours lunch layover at the opposite depot for a total 4 ½ hour experience. Box lunches are available for pre-order, or you may bring your own lunch. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase in the concession car.

Please note: Tables seat four individuals. Guests must purchase four tickets to have a guarantee of a private table.

Standard Seating

Description

Adultages 13 and Older

Child

ages 2-12

Coach

Traditional upholstered seating

Enclosed car with windows that open
& close

Concessions

Coach is not climate controlled

$32.00

$20.00

Open Air

Bench-style seating

Enclosed car with open windows

Concessions

$32.00

$20.00

Engine Cab Ride

Engine Cab Rides are available on the Palestine Piney Woods Excursions only.

Learn first-hand what it is like to take a ride in our engine! It is an amazing experience to ride with the engineer & fireman!
Cab riders must be 18 years or older and are required to wear closed-toed shoes. You will receive goggles, gloves, and ear plugs for your one-way journey. Ticket includes a return trip in premium or standard seating with your friends or family. Round trip journeys are available as well.

Please Note: Lunches are not available for sale the day of trip.
Please pre-order or bring a picnic lunch.
Special Request and substitutions cannot be accommodated.

Season Pass

Texas State Railroad Season Pass is now available! Visit the Texas State Railroad as much as you want at a great discount!
A Season pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase on advanced reservations on any train excursion in coach or open air seating, based on availability.

The season pass is valid on Piney Woods Excursions. A season pass is not valid on dinner trains, photo excursions, special events or lunches. The cost of a season pass is a regular priced excursion or special event ticket plus $35 for ages 2 & over.
Season pass holders can upgrade to the Lone Star Class Adult Only or Family Car! Upgrades are $33.00 for Adults and $20.00 for Children.